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CARSON WILLIAMS

[email protected]
linkedin.com/in/cnashwilliams | Pronouns: He/Him/His
Harmony | Empathy | Developer | Consistency | Adaptability

EDUCATION

M.Ed. Master of Education, Higher Education Student Affairs Expected May 2018
Western Carolina University, Cullowhee, NC

B.S.Ed. Bachelor of Science in Education, Instrumental Music 2013


B.M. Bachelor of Music
Western Carolina University, Cullowhee, NC
• Cum Laude

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Graduate Assistant 2017-Present


Office of Accessibility Resources, Western Carolina University
Cullowhee, NC
• Serve as academic and life coach for students with documented disabilities
• Develop and maintain new processes online registration, test proctoring, and alternate format book
processes
• Coordinate test proctoring, alternate format textbooks, and peer notetaking
• Assist Associate Director with the creation of a development plan for student employees
• Intake new students and design new accommodation plans
• Coordinated planning for Autism Awareness Month
• Edit and design website (Omni-Update Campus)

Graduate Assistant 2016-2017


Advising Center, Western Carolina University
Cullowhee, NC
• Advised and taught students in LC 101 (Learning Contract) course (three sections total)
• Advised walk-in students
• Managed student documents and information (Banner 9.0, SCC Campus)
• Developed Blackboard module for Fall 2017 First Year Experience transition courses
• Assisted managing Advising Center social media presence (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram)

Band Director / Teacher 2014-2016


Hickory High School, Hickory City Public Schools
Hickory, NC
• Taught and coordinated all bands at HHS (Marching Tornadoes, Wind Ensemble, Concert Band, Jazz
Band, pep bands, and small ensembles)
• Assisted Directors for Northview Middle School and Grandview Middle School
• Assisted the school community with other duties assigned by Principal or designee
• Maintained the HHS Bands’ presence on social media and website (Weebly)
• Planned and led students on educational trip to New York City and Washington, D.C.
• Coordinated annual Catawba County marching band preview show
Administrative Support Associate 2013-2014
Office of the Provost, Western Carolina University
Cullowhee, NC
• Supported Associate Vice Chancellor for Student Success and Executive Director of Millennial
Initiatives
• Planned and executed multiple training retreats and socials for staff members in the Division of Student
Success
• Edited and designed websites for Student Success and Office of the Provost (Omni-Update Campus)
• Event and meeting planning, including annual economic development conference
• Coordinated opening of semester schedule and calendar
• Other administrative duties as assigned

INTERNSHIP EXPERIENCE

Assistant Residence Hall Director Summer 2017


Campus Residences, Stony Brook University
Stony Brook, NY
• Managed a residence hall hosting ~120 high school students attending youth conferences
• Supervised 28 undergraduate conference assistants
• Supervised nightly conference activities
• Served on Community Engagement and Academic Initiatives committee
• Created an online assessment system designed to track engagement activities during the school year
• Provided nighttime presence in residence hall

Graduate Intern Spring 2017


Student Disability Services, Southwestern Community College
Sylva, NC
• Developed process for students to request and receive books in electronic format
• Redesigned the Disability Services webpage, including a new registration process
• Catalogued all assistive technology and developed check-out process
• Trained students on new technology during check-out process
• Catalogued all old student files
• Observed and assisted in student meetings

CONFERENCE PRESENTATIONS AND PUBLICATIONS

Williams, C. (2018). Gender identity development theory: critiques and new perspectives. National Association
of Student Personnel Administrators Gender & Sexuality Knowledge Community White Paper. Spring. 3-8.

Williams, C. (2017). An Introvert’s Guide to Effective Leadership. WHEE LEAD. Cullowhee, NC.

Woodford, K., & Williams, C. (2017) Game of Loans: The Problem of Student Debt. Graduate Research
Symposium. Cullowhee, NC.

DeHart, J., Stewart, J., & Williams, C. (2017) Inform, Challenge, Inspire, Encourage: An Advisor’s Toolbox
for Motivation and Satisfaction. NACADA Region 3 Conference. Raleigh, NC.
CIVIC AFFILIATIONS

Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia Fraternity of America


• Secretary, Choral Director 2010-2013
Kappa Kappa Psi National Honorary Band Fraternity

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS

National Academic Advising Association (NACADA) 2016-Present


American College Professionals Association (ACPA) 2016-Present
National Association for Student Personnel Administrators (NASPA) 2016-Present

PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AND ACTIVITIES

Vice President of Travel Grants, Graduate Student Association, WCU 2017-Present


Botner Superior Teaching Award Selection Committee, WCU Spring 2017
Tuition and Fees Committee, WCU Fall 2017
Community Engagement and Academic Initiatives Committee, SBU Summer 2017
“The Placement Exchange” Ambassador, WCU 2016-2017
State Audition Chair, NCMEA Jazz Section 2014-2016
Clinic Co-Chair, NC Bandmasters SCDBA 2015
Low Brass Caption Coordinator, “Pride of the Mountains” Marching Band Fall 2012
President, National Association for Music Education Collegiate, WCU Fall 2011
Secretary, National Association for Music Education Collegiate, WCU 2010-2011
Assistant Team Leader, Cooperative Student Fellowship, WCU 2010-2011
Secretary, Cooperative Student Fellowship, WCU 2009-2010

HONORS AND ACHIEVEMENTS

NCHO/NCCPA Case Study Competition, First Place Fall 2017


Dean’s List, WCU Fall 2009, Fall 2010, Spring 2011, Spring 2013
Student Conductor of WCU Wind Ensemble Spring 2012

TRAININGS AND ADDITIONAL CERTIFICATIONS

Theory and Practice of Academic Advising, NACADA e-Tutorial Summer 2017


Safe Zone Training Fall 2016

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